Laugh and The World Laughs With You

Within that cloak of sadness

you crawl and weep alone,

for all the souls who walk this earth

have problems of their own.

Too heavy is that burden

to share like broken bread,

too deep within your darkness,

to speak of fears you dread.

Yet sing a song of laughter

and watch the smiles ignite.

There's not a better tonic

to paint the future bright.

And though your heart is breaking,

your body hurt and aching,

you hold inside the power

to lift another's misery

and gift a glimpse of light.

Reviews

[Onlyme]

Exactly what most people who suffer from depression do. They put on that fake smile and jokey attitude towards others in everyday life. And pretend everything is good. Wonderful poem. That hits home the truth about the inner demons, that eats away at your heart and soul. But the show must go on to the world outside. And even to your loved ones all around.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dee for your lovely review. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[Pauline]

Oh this is so beautiful Chris and so true too. The rhyming of it just clinches it.

Pauline.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pauline. Hope all is good with you.

[Betty Hermelee]

It's difficult to share your shroud of darkness; too difficult to even speak about it. And what's worse, is that you feel like you have to put on a smile, or help another one in misery. Only you know the pain, but life must go on despite an aching heart. I love the structure of this poem, the chosen words and the rhyme.
Very sad, a glimpse of light....
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty for your thoughful review. Always good to have you stop by.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Chris,
Best to you, keep well😊

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So true...and at the same time calming to read and think.Laughter has a great vibe to stir positivity within minds and it is contagious at the same time.It's an art to suppress your own fragility to gift someone the strength of laughter.
So nice to read you again my friend...hope you are doing well

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sima, it is lovely to have a visit from you. I have missed you. Thank you for your thoughts. I am well, though grieving for my mum who died in February. Hope you are doing ok and you are happy.

Chris

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Oh no...I am so so sorry to hear this.My heartfelt condolences are with you...I know how much you loved your mother..it's a terrible news...a tight hug

[andrew mitchell]

We all hide behind a mask, as we live in a world we cannot trust and we have forgotten how to laugh unfortunately. There's too much bad and very little good.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so spot on Andrew. There's not much to laugh at these days. You take care and thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This is such a wonderful piece. Sometimes, all you can really do in the darkness moments is hope, or know, that things will get better, because they always do. And once you try and lean into the world more, the more the world lets you. Or at least spiritually, I believe- some people are just never gonna be kind. It’s hard to navigate the world, and this poem gives us an idea of just how to do it. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a nice review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

so appropriate for the current mess that mankind has managed to create
Every smile helps

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes Dave. Isn't our species making a mess. What a tragic situation. A smile can go a long way.read moreOh yes Dave. Isn't our species making a mess. What a tragic situation. A smile can go a long way.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow yes there is a lot to make us see differently, I love the write because as I got into the second part that made me think of the many answers we feel and share to see a .brighter day.
Thank Chris for sharing.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Lol I forgot the S
Thanks Chris for sharing an uplifting poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris this is so true. Our personal sadness is not something that many can relate to. They may sympathize, but our smile is the one thing that can lighten everyone's spirits. Laughter when generated lifts not only the spirit but the very soul. Thank you - Chris.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate your visit Dave and your thoughts. Always good to have a visit from you. All the best.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Keep on smiling and writing. Gifts to behold.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kindness Sami. Much appreciated.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Chris.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… laughter let’s your Soul breathe.. when the Morning sings of a new day to Pray and Hope for a Better Day.

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful positive thoughts from a beautiful spirit. So poetic are you dear Pat. Thank you.

Chris

[poetgurl]

love the rhyme scheme in this write, I can feel the emotions in this, well written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by somewriter. You are appreciated.

Chris